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Events in August–December 2024

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28 Swing Makes You Sing! 11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024 On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective. Most enjoyed by ages 7+ Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Map {title} More	29 Swing Makes You Sing! 11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024 On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective. Most enjoyed by ages 7+ Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Map {title} More	30 Swing Makes You Sing! 11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024 On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective. Most enjoyed by ages 7+ Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Map {title} More	31 Swing Makes You Sing! 11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024 On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective. Most enjoyed by ages 7+ Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Map {title} More	August 1 Swing Makes You Sing! 11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024 On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective. Most enjoyed by ages 7+ Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Map {title} More	2 Swing Makes You Sing! 11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024 On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective. Most enjoyed by ages 7+ Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Map {title} More	3 Swing Makes You Sing! 11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024 On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective. Most enjoyed by ages 7+ Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Map {title} More
4 Swing Makes You Sing! 11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024 On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective. Most enjoyed by ages 7+ Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Map {title} More	5 Swing Makes You Sing! 11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024 On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective. Most enjoyed by ages 7+ Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Map {title} More	6 Swing Makes You Sing! 11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024 On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective. Most enjoyed by ages 7+ Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Map {title} More	7 Swing Makes You Sing! 11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024 On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective. Most enjoyed by ages 7+ Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Map {title} More	8 Swing Makes You Sing! 11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024 On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective. Most enjoyed by ages 7+ Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Map {title} More	9	10
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22 NSO Family Concert: Mo @ the NSO 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm September 22, 2024 With the help of all-star guests, New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Mo Willems introduces fun musical ideas, explores big emotions, and invites viewers to listen, play, and create. In partnership with the National Symphony Orchestra and conductor Enrico Lopez- Yañez, Mo uses music and storytelling to take kids and former kids on a playful journey of symphonic delights. Most enjoyed by ages 5+ The Kennedy Center - Concert Hall 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 Map {title} More	23	24	25	26	27	28
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13	14	15	16	17	18	19 Spells of the Sea 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm October 19, 2024 When Finley Frankfurter’s father, a famed fisherman, is struck by the Big Bad Sickness of the Sea, she embarks on an extraordinary quest for the elixir of life. Can Finley, a girl with dreams as vast as the ocean but plagued by self-doubt, save her father against all odds? This enchanting family musical blends laughter, magic, and music to tell a coming-of-age story about facing fears, embracing emotions, and believing in yourself. Spells of the Sea is not just a musical; it's an inspiring journey for dreamers of all ages. Most enjoyed by ages 6+ The Kennedy Center - Family Theater 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 Map {title} More
20 Access to SPY: An Evening for Neurodiverse Adults 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm October 20, 2024 www.spymuseum.org International Spy Museum 700 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, District of Columbia 2026540933 View Location Map {title} More	21	22	23	24	25	26
27 NSO Family Concert: Halloween Spooktacular! 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm October 27, 2024 An annual tradition! The Concert Hall transforms into a ghostly sight when ghoulishly attired National Symphony Orchestra musicians, led by conductor Michelle Merrill, celebrate Halloween. Enjoy a concert filled with musical treats from fa-boo-lous new works to spooky old classics. Arrive early for trick-or-treating and a special Haunted Hall Musical PLAYspace! Most enjoyed by ages 5+ Come early for trick-or-treating and a Musical PLAYspace Prior to each performance, the NSO Volunteer Council will hold a special Haunted Hall Musical PLAYspace. Children will have the opportunity to try out the instruments they’ll see played on the stage. The Kennedy Center - Concert Hall 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 Map {title} More	28	29	30	31	November 1	2 Sailing on String 10:00 am – 11:00 am November 2, 2024 – November 3, 2024 Two curious explorers take off on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air, and a string ship travels the sea. This gentle, engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Watch as a simple piece of yarn takes on countless new forms in this special immersive performance for the youngest audience members. Most enjoyed by ages 0-3 and their families Created especially for babies and toddlers, this show runs about 20 minutes in length and will be followed by a 5-to-10-minute hands-on exploration of the props used in the show. Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Map {title} More, Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure! 11:00 am – 12:00 pm November 2, 2024 Equal parts interactive science, comedy, and personal empowerment messages, Doktor Kaboom returns with a new show. Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure! illustrates physical science concepts, which are also metaphors for real-life mental and emotional pressures. Praised for keeping crowds riveted with interest and rolling with laughter, Doktor Kaboom is also known for empowering volunteers from the audience to be the heroes of the moment. In Under Pressure!, Kaboom validates the pressures some students may feel, and shares tools and life lessons as resources for dealing with the difficulties that face us all. Most enjoyed by ages 8+ The Kennedy Center - Family Theater 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 Map {title} More, Sailing on String 11:30 am – 12:30 pm November 2, 2024 – November 3, 2024 wo curious explorers take off on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air, and a string ship travels the sea. This gentle, engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Watch as a simple piece of yarn takes on countless new forms in this special immersive performance for the youngest audience members. Most enjoyed by ages 0-3 and their families Created especially for babies and toddlers, this show runs about 20 minutes in length and will be followed by a 5-to-10-minute hands-on exploration of the props used in the show. Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Map {title} More
3 Sailing on String 10:00 am – 11:00 am November 2, 2024 – November 3, 2024 Two curious explorers take off on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air, and a string ship travels the sea. This gentle, engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Watch as a simple piece of yarn takes on countless new forms in this special immersive performance for the youngest audience members. Most enjoyed by ages 0-3 and their families Created especially for babies and toddlers, this show runs about 20 minutes in length and will be followed by a 5-to-10-minute hands-on exploration of the props used in the show. Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Map {title} More, Sailing on String 11:30 am – 12:30 pm November 2, 2024 – November 3, 2024 wo curious explorers take off on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air, and a string ship travels the sea. This gentle, engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Watch as a simple piece of yarn takes on countless new forms in this special immersive performance for the youngest audience members. Most enjoyed by ages 0-3 and their families Created especially for babies and toddlers, this show runs about 20 minutes in length and will be followed by a 5-to-10-minute hands-on exploration of the props used in the show. Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Map {title} More	4 Sailing on String 10:30 am – 11:30 am November 4, 2024 – November 5, 2024 Two curious explorers take off on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air, and a string ship travels the sea. This gentle, engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Watch as a simple piece of yarn takes on countless new forms in this special immersive performance for the youngest audience members. Most enjoyed by ages 0-3 and their families Created especially for babies and toddlers, this show runs about 20 minutes in length and will be followed by a 5-to-10-minute hands-on exploration of the props used in the show. Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Map {title} More	5 Sailing on String 10:30 am – 11:30 am November 4, 2024 – November 5, 2024 Two curious explorers take off on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air, and a string ship travels the sea. This gentle, engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Watch as a simple piece of yarn takes on countless new forms in this special immersive performance for the youngest audience members. Most enjoyed by ages 0-3 and their families Created especially for babies and toddlers, this show runs about 20 minutes in length and will be followed by a 5-to-10-minute hands-on exploration of the props used in the show. Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Map {title} More	6	7	8	9
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8	9	10	11	12	13	14 Jungle Book 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm December 14, 2024 OUR HOLIDAY OPERA TRADITION CONTINUES! Join the power of the pack. Step into the jungle, where adventure awaits! Orphaned child Mowgli seeks refuge with a group of wolves deep in the jungle. Should the pack accept Mowgli as its own, even if it makes an enemy of the dangerous tiger Shere Khan? Our holiday opera returns for all ages with a new take on the Kipling classic from Kamala Sankaram and Kelley Rourke. The beloved story gets a contemporary twist with music from South Asian and Western music traditions and mesmerizing Bollywood dance from Indian classical dance company Taal. Join Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, and more animal characters for a heartwarming tale about friendship, compassion, and forgiveness. The jungle may be filled with dangers but there is strength in chosen family. The Kennedy Center - Terrace Theater 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 Map {title} More
15 Access to SPY: An Morning for the Neurodiverse Community 8:00 am – 10:00 am December 15, 2024 International Spy Museum 700 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, District of Columbia 2026540933 View Location Map {title} More	16	17	18	19	20	21 Finn 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm December 21, 2024 From the creator of Doc McStuffins and Vampirina, Finn explores the depths of the brilliant and beautiful ocean, with quirky sea creature characters and catchy tunes. Hilarious and heartwarming, this underwater musical chronicles the coming-of-age journey of Finn, a young shark who dreams of following in his family’s footsteps by joining the prestigious Shark Guard. As Finn faces the challenges of growing up and following his heart, the musical takes us on a magical journey of self-discovery, friendship, and adventure. With its extraordinary mix of music and spectacle, Finn showcases the remarkable talents of writing duo Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond, in partnership with Emmy® winner Chris Nee and director Adrienne Campbell-Holt. Most enjoyed by ages 5+ The Kennedy Center - Family Theater 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 Map {title} More
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